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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'ESPN's gonna f**k the showup'- Sportswriter Bill Simmons doubts ESPN taking over Inside the NBA from TNT
With Inside the NBA ending its broadcast on and moving to ESPN, a wide range of emotions has been expressed among fans, basketball players, teams, and NBA legends, who have long been associated with the game. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While fans are excited to see how the shift turns out, American sportswriter, author and film producer, Bill Simmons believes otherwise. Bill Simmons has his doubts about Inside the NBA broadcast on ESPN Faces like Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley, who have been long associated with Inside the NBA on TNT. Things were different, so was their approach. A more open and welcoming discussion on the NBA was how things turned out. But, Bill Simmons feels things will eventually change, even as everybody is excited to see how change is turning out. Simmons, during the latest episode of his podcast said, 'I think ESPN's gonna f**k the show up.' He added, 'Unless they completely change how they do commercials, the show is gonna be different, people are gonna be pissed and Barkley and those guys are gonna be pissed and I think it's going to go badly. The only way it doesn't go badly is if they do the commercials and they give them the lengthy segments that you need to have that show work. They're going to have to change how they do it." "They just paid so much for the NBA that if they don't do that and they do the same short, terrible segments that you're about to see in the Finals where it's like a one and a half minute halftime and it's like a 20 minute pregame, they do that they're going to f**k the show up and everybody's going to be mad," Simmons added. Further, Simmons added, 'Whoever is running ESPN has not cared for this entire century about this. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This is something they knew was a problem and they just didn't care. They just cashed the checks from the commercials. They did not care about the quality of any show they have.' Also Read: On Saturday, Inside the NBA was concluded by the NBA Legends, who told the fans that nothing will change, and they can expect the same level of enthusiasm. While it was an emotional moment for all, the NBA Legends also shared loving memories from 40 years of the broadcast of Inside the NBA, the legendary show that was once a part of TNT.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Bill Simmons issues warning for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 bettors
Bill Simmons issues warning for Pacers-Knicks Game 6 bettors Longtime followers of Bill Simmons are well aware The Ringer founder loves a good sports conspiracy theory. That doesn't mean he fully believes all of them, but he's rarely ready to write most off without hearing them out. So take Simmons' most recent comments with a grain of salt. On his latest podcast, Simmons felt the NBA could work some magic in favor of the New York Knicks in Game 6 to avoid (or delay) an Indiana-Oklahoma City matchup in the Finals. "Let's be careful out there for Game 6 if you're wagering," Simmons said. "The 2002 Game 6 we've talked a lot about it over the years. I'm just saying, it's in the back of my head." Simmons was referring to the infamous Game 6 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings in the 2002 Western Conference Finals, when numerous late calls benefited the Lakers in a game referred by disgraced official Tim Donaghy. Instead of a 2002 NBA Finals between the smaller-market Kings and New Jersey Nets, the Lakers ultimately swept the Eastern Conference champions. The Pacers still hold a 3-2 series lead as the series shifts back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday night. Indiana is a 3.5-point favorite at home and -175 on the moneyline. But, staying away from this game is always an option. And to be honest, it's not a bad one if Simmons is onto something. This has a bad beat written all over it.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NBA analyst shares one surprising revelation about Victor Wembanyama amid his injury recovery
NBA analyst shares one surprising revelation about Victor Wembanyama amid his injury recovery (Image Source: Getty Images) The San Antonio Spurs might be keeping a big secret. It's not about a new player or a coaching change. It's about Victor Wembanyama and not his skills, but his height. There's growing buzz that the NBA's most talked-about rookie might have actually grown taller during the offseason. Yes, even taller than before. This surprising claim came from a podcast clip that's now making waves. Fans and analysts are wondering the same thing: is Wembanyama still growing? If the rumor is true, it could shake up the entire league. Bill Simmons Thinks Victor Wembanyama Grew Taller This Summer On May 24, 2025, Bill Simmons shared something surprising. He spoke about it on The Bill Simmons Podcast. Simmons was talking with Zach Lowe from ESPN. He said Victor Wembanyama may have grown during the offseason. 'He (expletive) grew an inch,' Simmons said. 'He's 7-foot-7 now, allegedly.'Right now, the NBA lists Wembanyama at 7-foot-3 and a half without shoes. With shoes, he is 7-foot-5. This comes from Spurs and NBA records. If Bill Simmons is right, Victor Wembanyama may now be 7-foot-6 barefoot. That would make him 7-feet-7-inches in shoes. That would make him taller than Zach Edey. Edey is listed at 7-foot-5. There is no official update from the Spurs, the NBA has not said anything either. Simmons said it came from people close to the team. Fans now wonder, is Victor Wembanyama still growing? A Taller Victor Wembanyama Could Be Even Harder to Stop Victor Wembanyama had a strong rookie season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo But he missed the end of it. In March 2024, doctors found a blood clot. He stopped playing after that. He should be back next season. He should be perfectly well. He appeared in 71 games during the 2023-24 campaign. He blocked more shots than any other player in the NBA. He also scored 22.5 points per game. Victor Wembanyama had 10.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists. He is already hard to guard. He can block shots easily. If he grows, he'll be even more of a problem for other teams. Training camps start in September 2025. That's when we may see if he is taller. Until then, fans and teams will keep guessing. Also Read: WWE stars attend NBA playoffs: Triple H steals the spotlight courtside Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jon Stewart makes horrifying dark prediction about the end of Trump
A disturbed Jon Stewart harrowingly predicted Donald Trump may burn 'our f***ing country down for insurance money' by the end of his presidency. The liberal comedian, 62, has spent much of his time lately punching left, taking on CNN for hiding Joe Biden's decline and saying Democrats needed to get over 'the stink' of covering for the former president. Stewart returned to his typical form of trashing the right during an appearance on Bill Simmons' podcast this week. The comedian said that news networks - including CBS' 60 Minutes and ABC News - had chosen to 'pay tribute to the king' when the president came after them legally which foretold a dark future for the media. With Simmons comparing it to the Corelone family of The Godfather movies, Stewart had an even darker prediction for where Trump might go. 'What you're seeing now is, 'All must pay tribute to the king.' And the price of peace is different,' Stewart said. ' He cited not just the $15million ABC is paying out but Jeff Bezos shelling out $40million for a documentary on Melania and Mark Zuckerberg paying money to Trump's inaugural. Stewart bluntly continued the mafia theme and referred to the payments as 'protection money.' He finally asked: 'Ultimately at the end of this, does Trump burn our f***ing country down for insurance money? Like, where are we headed?' The Comedy Central host then went after his employers at Paramount, who said they were going to settle with Trump over an edited segment of Kamala Harris that aired on 60 Minutes in order to get a merger approved. 'Imagine paying $50 million for f***ing nothing, just to get somebody to approve a merger,' Stewart said of the segment. Stewart added that he won't stop there. 'He'll go after Harvard and Comcast or whatever the hell else he does, because a policy of appeasement always leads to more conquest,' he said. CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon announced Monday that she's quitting the network - with a tense statement hinting at her unhappiness at the newsroom's current state. McMahon, 50, made her departure known in a Monday memo to staffers that included a veiled reference to President Donald Trump 's $20billion lawsuit against the network over its interview with Kamala Harris. The resignation was first reported by The New York Times, three months after insiders first said McMahon was set to lose her job. 'It's become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward,' McMahon wrote in her memo. 'It's time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership.' Both McMahon and former 60 Minutes boss Bill Owens opposed a plan by Shari Redstone, the heiress of CBS parent company Paramount, to settle the ongoing suit being brought by the president. The lawsuit claims that an October 60 Minutes interview with Harris was deceptively edited. McMahon, whose less than two-year stint was plagued by poor ratings, called her tenure 'one of the most meaningful chapters in my career.' Both Owens and McMahon suggested corporate overreach spurred their decisions, as the deadline for a proposed media merger between Paramount and Skydance approaches. The Trump administration must approve the deal. McMahon - who had tapped Owens to implement her vision of a two-host version of CBS Evening News - wrote of her next move: 'It's time for me to move on and for this organization to move forward with new leadership.' Trump's suit - which names both CBS News and Paramount as defendants - accuses 60 Minutes of selecting a more coherent answer from Harris to help with her presidential candidacy. CBS News has maintained Harris had merely given a lengthy answer, which was then cut down due to time constraints.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Mock Trade Gives Sacramento Kings Twin Tower Lineup
The Sacramento Kings, as Bill Simmons would likely say, are a few pieces away from being a few pieces away. With Western Conference teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Houston Rockets, and Minnesota Timberwolves not going anywhere, the Kings are barely treading water. Add in that the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans should all be better next season, and things don't look great for the Kings. In an effort to add some much-needed defense and boost their frontcourt, Sports Illustrated'sWill Zimmerle proposed a trade. The deal sees the Kings make a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, swapping Malik Monk for Jarrett Allen straight up. While the Cavs could use an improved offense and the Kings desperately need better defense, the fit for both players is questionable at best. The Kings already have an All-Star center, and while the two could coexist, the Cavs could get a player who fits their roster better than Monk. Both Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell are already ball-dominant scorers, and Monk's not-elite shooting won't exactly help Cleveland's floor spacing. After a second-round exit despite being the one seed, it's easy to see Cleveland making a move, and swapping Allen while allowing Evan Mobley to be the sole center makes sense, although there are better trades to be made out there. If the Kings want to make a deal while not embracing a rebuild, Monk likely is the odd man out, although they could get a much better haul if they hit the reset button and move on from Sabonis while his value is high. Check out the Inside the Kings homepage for more news, analysis, and must-read articles. Related: Kings Boost Backcourt Depth in 3-Team Mock Trade With Warriors, Wizards Related: Three-Team NBA Mock Trade Allows Lakers to Contend, Kings to Rebuild Copyright 2025 Athlon Sports. All rights reserved.
